North Carolina Layoffs — March 2026, Week 1
Employers in North Carolina reported 4 WARN Act notices in March 2026, Week 1, displacing an estimated 373 workers. The average filing covered 93 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
4
Notices Filed
373
Workers Affected
93
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — North Carolina (DOL/BLS)
3.8%
Unemployment
(February 2026)
3,104
Initial Claims
(2026-04-11 wk)
0.4%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-04-11 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 321 |
| Retail | 1 | 43 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 9 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 321 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Retail reported 43 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prepac Manufacturing US | Whitsett | 200 | Layoff | |
| Fortrex | Clinton | 121 | Layoff | |
| Saks & | Raleigh | 43 | Layoff | |
| C² Technologies | 9 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Prepac Manufacturing US at its Whitsett facility, reporting 200 affected workers. Fortrex followed with 121 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in North Carolina for Week 1 of March 2026. View the national Week 1 report or view the full March report for North Carolina.